DART Blog

Snow and ice often cause travel disruptions across Greater Des Moines in the winter. Here are some important reminders for riding DART when wintry weather occurs.

DART provides free rides to warming centers when Polk County Emergency Management's Extreme Temperature Plan is in place. Discover how you can use this service to stay warm during the winter. 

Wondering when DART does and does not have service? This handy guide will help you find the answer. 

Interest in microtransit is growing across the country as the way people travel changes. Here's a closer look at the benefits and limitations of microtransit for riders and transit agencies.

At DART, we're committed to providing safe and reliable transportation to riders with disabilities. Here's an in-depth look at how we go above and beyond what is required of public transit agencies to ensure central Iowans with physical or intellectual disabilities have a positive experience on our buses.

How many rides does DART provide? The number can sometimes be surprising. Here are a few facts that put DART ridership into context.

DART provides 3.2 million rides to central Iowa residents and visitors each year. Curious why someone would ride DART? In fall 2022, DART conducted a customer survey. Let’s explore the top six reasons riders are using public transportation in central Iowa.